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Anthony Joshua Forced Tyson Fury Fight Back to UK With Just 14 Words

Eddie Hearn has revealed his conversation with Anthony Joshua.

Published: Friday, 18 September 2026 at 1:42 PM
Anthony Joshua Forced Tyson Fury Fight Back to UK With Just 14 Words
Key Things to Know
  • Anthony Joshua rejected an eight-figure offer to move his fight against Tyson Fury to the United States.
  • Promoter Eddie Hearn revealed that Joshua insisted on honoring the original contract to hold the fight in the UK.
  • Organizers had previously considered staging the heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Anthony Joshua and his team have rejected multi-million dollar offers to host his highly anticipated heavyweight bout against Tyson Fury in the United States. Promoters, including Dana White and TKO, had reportedly pushed to stage the all-British showdown at Madison Square Garden in New York City. However, Joshua insisted on holding the fight in the United Kingdom.

According to promoter Eddie Hearn, Team Joshua turned down an eight-figure sum to ensure the fight remains in the UK as originally contracted. Hearn stated that they had to stand firm under immense pressure to protect the original agreement, meaning the fight is now expected to take place in the UK later this year.

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